Australian Families Spending Over $100,000 on Schooling for Every Child

Families in major cities who have a child starting school this year will pay $113,594 for a government education, with regional and remote areas slightly less.
Australian Families Spending Over $100,000 on Schooling for Every Child
School students make their way through the Sydney central business district (CBD) in Australia on March 26, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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Families across Australia are struggling to pay the rising cost of schooling, with 33 percent resorting to credit cards and more than half saying they rely on others, including grandparents, to cover the cost.

Many are working longer hours, having fewer holidays, and trying to save on expenses by buying second-hand school uniforms, make a laptop last longer, and spending less on musical instruments and camps.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.